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I think this is a good sign, the US is going to frontload a lot of the longer term contracts for Ukraine under the USAI fund, which will include Patriot systems, and all types of artillery among other things.  I wonder how many batteries this gets Ukraine, and what the timeline is.  I heard a report that one system can be produced per month, and only 5 are currently in the queue going to Switzerland.  I'm guessing it's not that simple though, and I'm not holding my breath that 3 batteries or so could be going to Ukraine by the end of the year.  Anyone have insight on this?  

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/25...e-00154450

I wouldn't mind if we just allocated all 13+ billion in USAI now, to get the ball rolling on everything, but maybe it's better to leave a reserve for new technologies or needs down the line?  

I believe there is also 13+ billion in presidential draw down, about a billion committed in the first aid package.  I wonder if Ukraine wants hundreds or even over a thousand IFV's (Strykers and Bradleys).  The US has a lot in storage, it would be nice to get those going, but maybe Ukraine isn't asking for that many right now?  I'd love to see more bulk packages, giving Ukraine the armor needed for a serious offensive.  I really do wish Ukraine had started their major mobilization months, or years ago.  I get the political balance, but from what I hear from the people who know things, they can't believe it didn't happen a long time ago.

[Treefence]

I think this is a good sign, the US is going to frontload a lot of the longer term contracts for Ukraine under the USAI fund, which will include Patriot systems, and all types of artillery among other things.  I wonder how many batteries this gets Ukraine, and what the timeline is.  I heard a report that one system can be produced per month, and only 5 are currently in the queue going to Switzerland.  I'm guessing it's not that simple though, and I'm not holding my breath that 3 batteries or so could be going to Ukraine by the end of the year.  Anyone have insight on this?  

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/25...e-00154450

I wouldn't mind if we just allocated all 13+ billion in USAI now, to get the ball rolling on everything, but maybe it's better to leave a reserve for new technologies or needs down the line?  

I believe there is also 13+ billion in presidential draw down, about a billion committed in the first aid package.  I wonder if Ukraine wants hundreds or even over a thousand IFV's (Strykers and Bradleys).  The US has a lot in storage, it would be nice to get those going, but maybe Ukraine isn't asking for that many right now?  I'd love to see more bulk packages, giving Ukraine the armor needed for a serious offensive.  I really do wish Ukraine had started their major mobilization months, or years ago.  I get the political balance, but from what I hear from the people who know things, they can't believe it didn't happen a long time ago.